Minna

Minna Meaning & Origin

About Minna
The name "Minna" is of German origin and is derived from the name Wilhelmina. It is a feminine name that means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian." Minna is often associated with qualities such as determination, strength, and a protective nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Minna are female.

Minna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 21.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minna in Braille

Here's how to represent Minna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Minna in braille

How to Spell the Name Minna in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Minna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Minna in sign language

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